Interior photography can be equally as important in telling your story as text. Without it, there's a limited story to tell. Renowned interiors photographers Jessica Delaney, Clarence Gabriel, Katie Charlotte and Molly Rose will share their viewpoints on photography, what they have learned in the process, and what designers frequently overlook. Tim Latterner, Design Editor at Domino, will moderate this discussion and lend an editorial perspective on the importance of photographing your design projects.

Why participate in a designer showhouse? comm collective has brought together showhouse enthusiasts to share how to make your mark through designer showhouses. On Thursday, December 17 at 4 pm ET Lucy Bamman, Interiors Editor and Stylist, will lead the conversation with Billy Ceglia, Courtney McLeod, and Tiffany Rene. Hear how they make the most of their showhouse participation to express their distinct brand identity and vision to build awareness and grow their business.

Have you ever had the goal of securing a design client outside of your city? Join comm collective as we discuss securing and managing design projects in distant cities.

While securing an out-of-town client can allow designers to apply different aesthetics in different regions, designing from afar also comes with logistical challenges. Moderated by Keia McSwain of Kimberly + Cameron interiors and the Black Interior Designers Network, this discussion will go beyond e-design, looking at how interior designers have provided full-service design to clients beyond their hometowns. Panelists include Brenda Danso of BD Interior Design, Marissa Nelums of Glass House Interior, and Tiffany Cobb of Tiffany Rene Interior Design.

Do you or your organization utilize events for marketing, brand building, engagement, or charity? Over the last several months, our collective experience has changed the landscape of events forever. So what is the Future of Events, and how will we get together?

Lauren Corbin, Manager Partnerships & Brand Development of Hearst Luxury & Design Collection, will lead a live conversation on Thursday, October 1 @ 4 pm EST with event enthusiasts Larry Milstein, Co-Founder of PRZM; Yasmine H. Parrish, Founder + Chief Action Officer of Muse Makers Management Inc; Lisa Smith, Co-Founder of The PR Net; and Dawn Zidonis, Executive Director + CEO of San Francisco Design Week.

These experts will share how to produce events from choosing the best venue, digital platform, technology, entertainment, and style — hosting a small or large gathering; in-person, virtual, or a hybrid; entertaining or educational? They will share expertise for creating a memorable party, conference, festival, or gala and where the Future of Events are heading.

Join us Thursday 9/17 @4pm est for a conversation with some of our favorite Podcast hosts on the “Power of Podcasts”!
Courtney Pisarik of Ink PR Group and George Smart, Host of the USModernist Radio podcast will moderate a discussion with Gail Davis Designs of Design Perspectives Podcast, Josh Cooperman of Convo x Design and LuAnn Nigara of A Well-Designed Business podcast. See you there!

In a time when living artists are more visible than ever, making a personal connection with your audience is just as important as the art itself. Renowned artists Hunt Slonem, Ronni Nicole Robinson and Nancy Lorenz will share their individual viewpoints on where the art world is now, where it is going and how they engage with the ever-growing, art-loving community. Jacqueline Terrebonne, Editor in Chief of Galerie, will moderate this engaging discussion on how the art world is evolving, changing and growing.

We've all read, heard, and seen enough doom and gloom to bring the most positive and industrious among us to our knees... except, that is, for the industry experts comm collective has assembled for 'The Now Normal: Realities, Recovery & The Road to Renewal'.

On Thursday, July 23 at 4 pm EST join Patti Carpenter, Principal & Creative Director of carpenter + company; Nancy Fire, Co-Founder & Creative Director of Design Works International; Tom Mirabile, Founder & Principal of Springboard Futures and Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf, Principal & Owner of Project Partners Network. Our powerhouse panel of influence and insight will identify the new realities shaping consumer experience in Home categories, how they're changing lifestyles and expectations, and the innovations which will separate 'Thrivers' from 'Survivors' as our industry recovers.

With this virtual learning on the table for many parents this year, we decided to ask a few business savvy moms how they are handling everything and the ultimate question — Can you have it all? This panel of experts will share their secrets on how they juggle their families and businesses, especially during these tough times. Natasha Minasian, Circle Design Studio’s Theresa Dorlini and Arianne Bellizaire will tell all, with California Home + Design Editor and Brand Director, Lindsey Shook leading the conversation. Thursday, July 16, 4pm EST. Register in advance to be part of this live virtual panel.

Moderated by Clara Haneberg from Embello
Panelists: Courtney Pisarik of Ink PR Group, Jaime Derringer of Design Milk, & Michel Smith Boyd of SmithBoyd Interiors

Join us Thursday, June 25 at 4 pm Est for a conversation about “Influencing Media” Clara Haneberg from Embello will moderate a discussion with Design Milk founder, Jaime Derringer, Michel Smith Boyd and our co-founder and Ink PR Group founder, Courtney Pisarik.

Moderated by Monique Valeris, Senior Home Editor of Good Housekeeping
Panelists: Courtney Pisarik of Ink PR Group, Mary Beth Zaehringer of MB Public Relations, Melissa Mittag of Collyer & Company, and Tiffany Farney of Tiffany Farney PR

Join comm collective for The Tipping Point: Hiring a Communications Professional this Thursday, June 18, at 4 pm EST. Monique Valeris, Senior Home Editor of Good Housekeeping will lead comm collective founders Courtney Pisarik of Ink PR Group, Mary Beth Zaehringer of MB Public Relations, Melissa Mittag of Collyer & Company, and Tiffany Farney of Digital Thread in a conversation about when and why to hire a communications professional. 

Moderated by Sabine Rothman, our discussion will include Brad Ford, founder of Field & Supply, Catherine Bailey of Heath Ceramics, Jomo Tariku of Jomo Furniture and Patrick McBride of Tillet Textiles. We’ll be talking about how, in the face of uncertainty, resilient creativity leads innovation and keeps design forging forward, how makers and craftsmen weave a thread of connectivity that supports entire communities in addition to local and regional economies and discuss how we nurture and support craftsmanship at this time as well as the important role makers will play in reviving our world.

Moderated by Diane Falvey,  Editor-in-Chief of Furniture, Lighting & Decor 
Panelists: Comer Wear - Century Furniture, Jenny Heinzen York - Currey & Co, Gene Ogden - Palecek

Join comm collective and EIC of Furniture Lighting & Decor, Diane Falvey, for a conversation with some of furniture and lighting’s most respected suppliers and what they think of the effects of Covid-19. Find out what they’ve been up to during lockdown, how they’re planning to combat the loss of 2020 trade shows and what heading back to the factories and offices have looked like thus far. Comer Wear, VP of Marketing with Century Furniture, Jenny Heinzen York, Director of Marketing with Currey & Company and Gene Ogden, VP of Creative with Palecek will have an honest conversation about their personal and business perspectives on Covid-19.

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Moderated by Kayla Wall,  Co-Founder, Wall Von Enck
Panelists: Michael Boodro, Eddie Ross, Anna Logan, Meeghan Truelove

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Moderated by Jane Dagmi, EIC Designers Today
Panelists: Susan Jamieson, Julia Buckingham, and TBD

Join this talented trio of interior designers/retailers as they discuss the shifting landscape of both brick and mortar and e-commerce, marketing strategies to stay connected, and a positive dose of design trend forecasting. 

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